# Almásy Mansion (Gyulavári), Hungary: what it is and when to go

> Almásy Mansion (Gyulavári) is a castle in Hungary (Békéscsaba). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/wenckheim-almassy-kastely/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Castle · History
- **Where:** Hungary · Széchenyi út 71, 5711, Gyula
- **Best time:** April to October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** DEB Debrecen, 97 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [gyulavarikastely.hu](https://gyulavarikastely.hu/)
- **Coordinates:** 46.6427, 21.34038

## What it is and where

Almásy Mansion (Gyulavári) is a castle in Hungary (Békéscsaba). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Békéscsaba](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/bekescsaba/), where this site lists 24 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 46.6427, 21.34038; the nearest main airport is Debrecen International Airport (DEB, Debrecen), 97 km as the crow flies. How to get around Hungary (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=46.642697%2C21.34038)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.642697%2C21.34038)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/historia/) places in Hungary. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Almásy Mansion (Gyulavári) is **April to October and December**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 45 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 04 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 36 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 21 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 49 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 37 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 17 |
| August | Best time | 14 h |
| September | Best time | 12 h 19 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 37 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 07 |
| December | Best time | 8 h 23 |

In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Hungary in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Hungary

To enter Hungary there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Hungary checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Hungarian forint (HUF); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 107 police · 104 ambulance.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [P (Gyulavári – Pikó-rét – Solymos)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/p-gyulavari-piko-ret-solymos/): Hiking · 1.3 km
- [P (Gyula vá. - Vár - Duzzasztó - Gyulavári)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/p-gyula-va-var-duzzaszto-gyulavari/): Hiking · 3.0 km
- [Gyulai Várfürdő](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/gyulai-varfurdo/): With kids · Hot springs · 4.2 km
- [Z (Gyula – Bánom – Városerdő)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/z-gyula-banom-varoserdo/): Hiking · 4.8 km
- [P (Mályvádi őstölgyes – Halas – Sitka – Városerdő vmh.)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/p-malyvadi-ostolgyes-halas-sitka-varoserdo-vmh/): Hiking · 7.0 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Hungary guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/).

## More in Hungary: History

- [Lake Neusiedl](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/lake-neusiedl/): steppe lake in Central Europe
- [Hungarian Parliament Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/parlamento/): Neo-Gothic government building and landmark in Budapest, Hungary
- [Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/budapest-liszt-ferenc-nemzetkozi-repuloter-1/): airport in Budapest, Hungary
- [Buda Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/castillo-de-buda/): castle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Budapest
- [Széchenyi Chain Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/puente-de-las-cadenas/): the oldest bridge in Budapest
- [Aquincum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/aquincum-castrum/): historical settlement in the Roman Empire

Every Hungary place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Almásy Mansion (Gyulavári)?

It is a castle in Hungary. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Hungary: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Almásy Mansion (Gyulavári)?

April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23.

### How do you get to Almásy Mansion (Gyulavári)?

The nearest main airport is Debrecen International Airport (DEB), 97 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=46.642697%2C21.34038) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Hungary is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Hungary map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [P (Gyulavári – Pikó-rét – Solymos)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/p-gyulavari-piko-ret-solymos/), [P (Gyula vá. - Vár - Duzzasztó - Gyulavári)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/p-gyula-va-var-duzzaszto-gyulavari/), [Gyulai Várfürdő](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/gyulai-varfurdo/). The rest is in [the Hungary guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/hungria/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/595205989), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q658538), CC0. More about Almásy Mansion (Gyulavári) on [Wikipedia](https://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alm%C3%A1sy-kast%C3%A9ly_(Gyulav%C3%A1ri)). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).